Meta Layoffs (June 2026)
Workzil tracks 3 reported layoff events at Meta affecting approximately 19,700 employees in total. Each event links back to a primary source; the rehire pathways below show where impacted employees typically land next.
By Workzil Editorial · Career Research Team
Updated June 12, 2026
Events sourced from company press releases, SEC filings, WARN Act filings, and major-outlet reporting. Headcount counts are publicly reported figures, not estimates.
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3
Tracked events
19,700
Affected employees
technology
Sector
Apr 2026
Latest event
Reported layoff events
April 23, 2026 · 8,000 affected
Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs -- About 10% of Workforce
Meta announced plans to cut roughly 8,000 jobs -- about 10% of its workforce -- to drive efficiency and help offset an estimated $125-145 billion in AI capital spending. The cuts began rolling out around May 20.
March 25, 2026 · 700 affected
Meta Lays Off 700 Employees with Up to 15,000 More Planned
Meta confirmed 700 layoffs across Reality Labs, Facebook app, and sales teams, with reports indicating up to 15,000 additional cuts planned as the company redirects $115-135 billion toward AI capital expenditure. The stock rose 3% on the news.
November 9, 2022 · 11,000 affected
Meta Lays Off 11,000 Employees -- 13% of Workforce